There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery; they break all bounds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed.

Gilead is a city of evildoers, stained with footprints of blood.

“When I found Israel, it was like finding grapes in the desert; when I saw your ancestors, it was like seeing the early fruit on the fig tree. But when they came to Baal Peor, they consecrated themselves to that shameful idol and became as vile as the thing they loved.

But Ephraim has aroused his bitter anger; his Lord will leave on him the guilt of his bloodshed and will repay him for his contempt.